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霊潭魯龍 Reitan Roryū (1746-1806)

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Daruma paintings by Reitan Roryū
http://www.kihindo.jp/kobokuseki/soutou/reitan.html

Koto 箏 = "Musical Instrument" painted by Reitan Roryū
https://web.archive.org/web/20050911010350/http://www.zenpaintings.com:80/soryu-musical.htm

Ink on paper.
Size: 20 3/4 x 13 1/4 inches.
Mounting: Rust raw silk.

Translation:

The world's gloom
dispelled completely
by the subtle tones
of music that
plucks our heart strings.

Painting and inscription by Reitan.

This was likely brushed for one of Reitan's friends or a disciple who was a musician; it is a rare subject for Zen art. The inscription is nicely and rhythmically integrated with the painting.

Reitan became a monk at age 10, and studied under a number of masters. He served as abbot of Kosho-ji in Uji City, one of the main temples of the Soto Zen school. Reitan has many disciples, including Dainin, the master of the famous Zen poet Ryokan.

Translation and interpretation by John Stevens